3. Coronary angiography after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without ST-segment elevation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials
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The article titled “Coronary Angiography after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest without ST-Segment Elevation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” examines the efficacy and safety of early versus delayed coronary angiography (CAG) in patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) but without ST-segment elevation on an electrocardiogram. The meta-analysis, based on seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs), found no significant difference in all-cause mortality, neurological status, renal replacement therapy, or major bleeding events between early and delayed CAG groups. The findings suggest that early CAG may not offer a mortality benefit in this specific patient population, leading the authors to call for further research to refine the timing of CAG in these patients.
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- The Role of Early CAG in OHCA Patients without ST-Segment Elevation: Understanding that early CAG may not reduce mortality or improve neurological outcomes compared to delayed CAG in patients without ST-segment elevation.
- Clinical Decision Making for CAG Timing: Insights into how and when coronary angiography should be performed in OHCA patients, particularly when ST-segment elevation is absent.
- Impact of CAG on Safety Outcomes: Recognizing that both early and delayed CAG present similar safety profiles concerning major bleeding events and the need for renal replacement therapy.
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Earned Point(s): 0 of 0, (0) What was the primary focus of the article’s meta-analysis? pg 67 True or False: The meta-analysis found a significant reduction in mortality with early CAG. pg 71 What is the main cause of cardiac arrest according to the article? pg 67 Which group showed a higher incidence of coronary artery disease in the trials? pg 71 True or False: Early CAG is linked with better neurological outcomes compared to delayed CAG. pg 73 What diagnostic tool is commonly used to triage patients after return of spontaneous circulation? pg 70 What percentage of OHCA cases are typically attributed to coronary artery disease? pg 67 True or False: The incidence of major bleeding events was lower in the early CAG group. pg 73 What was the primary endpoint of the study? pg 69 In patients without ST-segment elevation what was the pooled odds ratio for mortality in early CAG? pg 72 What factor commonly influences the decision to perform early CAG? pg 67 True or False: This meta-analysis included only randomized controlled trials. pg 69 Which subgroup showed the most significant benefit from CAG? pg 70 What is a potential complication associated with CAG procedures? pg 73 What percentage of patients undergoing early CAG were found to have acute coronary lesions? pg 73
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